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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,356.76, 722,117.13 and 241,585.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,356.76, 722,117.13 and 241,585.01 is: 362,418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,356.76 : 722,117.13 = 241,585.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,356.76/722,117.13 = 241,585.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,356.76x = 722,117.13 × 241,585.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,356.76x = 174,452,674,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,452,674,072.22/481,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,418.66

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